The old version of the 36 volumes of Jin Yong's complete works and the 36 volumes of the 08 revised edition of Jin Yong's martial arts novels were two different versions of Jin Yong's novels. The specific differences were as follows: 1. Book edition: The old edition refers to the complete collection of novels first published by Mr. Jin Yong in 1961. The revised edition refers to the version revised and perfected by his disciples after his death. The new edition and the old edition had great changes in typography, proofreading, binding, and so on. 2. The classic plots and character settings in the old version of the novel are still retained, but some sensitive topics such as politics, religion, and family have been deleted in the new version. In addition, the revised version added more notes and background knowledge to the novel so that readers could better understand the story in the novel. 3. Reader group: The old version of the novel is mainly aimed at early readers, while the revised version is more suitable for modern readers. The new version of the novel was more focused on marketing and publicity when it was released, so it was easier to attract new readers. As for which one was better, it depended on the reader's personal preferences and reading preferences. The classic plots and characters in the old novels were deeply rooted in people's hearts and had extremely high artistic and cultural value. The revised version improved the background knowledge and plot structure of the novel, and at the same time, it was closer to the reading needs and aesthetic habits of modern readers. No matter which version you choose, you will be able to appreciate the classic works of Mr. Jin Yong's novels.